Dr Richard Walley OAM

Dr Richard Walley OAM, is a Noongar man, one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performers, musicians and writers, who has been a tireless worker for the Indigenous cause. The promotion of culture through the arts being one of his passions, from 2000 Richard has served as Chair of the Australia Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board. He is currently Director of Aboriginal Productions and Promotions. He works with Committee for Perth to undertake research and consultation with the local Indigenous communities.